Author(s):
Gulshan Kumar, Sunil Kumar
Email(s):
gulshan1851995@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2321-5763.2025.00020 
Address:
Gulshan Kumar1, Sunil Kumar2
1DDUC, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.
2DDUC, Associate Professor, Department of Commerce, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 16,
Issue - 2,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
Corporate governance and financial reporting integrity are seriously threatened by accounting fraud. This abstract highlights the value of a multifaceted approach by examining different approaches for identifying such fraudulent activity. Conventional techniques involve analysing financial statements to find anomalies by closely examining differences in financial ratios and patterns. Forensic accounting is one of the advanced procedures that requires a thorough study and analysis of financial data and transactions in order to identify dishonest activities. The use of machine learning and data analytics has transformed fraud detection in recent years. With the use of these technologies, it is possible to analyses big databases and find trends and abnormalities that could point to fraud. Unusual transactions and behaviors can be flagged by predictive models and anomaly detection algorithms, which enhances the early detection of possible fraud. Furthermore, a strong internal control framework and an ethical and transparent culture within the organization are essential for both identifying and preventing fraud. Frequent audits—internal and external—supplement these techniques by adding another level of examination. Generally, the best method for identifying and reducing accounting fraud is to use an integrated approach that combines conventional analysis, forensic investigation, sophisticated data tools, and robust internal controls.
Cite this article:
Gulshan Kumar, Sunil Kumar. Approaches for Detecting Accounting Frauds. Asian Journal of Management. 2025;16(2):129-3. doi: 10.52711/2321-5763.2025.00020
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Gulshan Kumar, Sunil Kumar. Approaches for Detecting Accounting Frauds. Asian Journal of Management. 2025;16(2):129-3. doi: 10.52711/2321-5763.2025.00020 Available on: https://ajmjournal.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-16-2-9
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